Gold Coast Health News
The latest news at Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service.
ArtBeat strikes a chord with Mental Health Week
Gold Coast Health is taking time out to celebrate the creativity of mental health consumers this Mental Health Week with ‘ArtBeat’ in full swing at Gold Coast University Hospital.
Portrait illustrates special messages about inclusion and diversity
Art imitates life in this painting of Gold Coast Health Emergency Department's Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM.
Spotlight on life as a hospital pharmacist
Three pharmacists share their career stories as we mark the role and contribution pharmacists make to Gold Coast Health ahead of World Pharmacists Day on 25 September.
Surgeon says its all about the right care for the right situation
Meet orthopaedic surgeon Dr Sonja Schleimer.
Dr Sonja Schleimer is one of our Orthopaedic Surgeons specialising in adult and paediatric foot and ankle surgery.
Act now to prevent a trip to the Emergency Department
With the onset of spring and smoky summer skies, Gold Coast Emergency Department Acting Director Dr Hayley Frieslich is reminding people to manage their chronic respiratory issues and avoid a trip to the ED.
Infection control trainees spread the word
A new traineeship is giving Gold Coast Health nurses the opportunity to learn more about infection control and become a valuable resource and role model for their peers.
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month is the time to take action and get tested
Alan Bishop says there’s no time like September – Prostate Cancer Awareness Month – for men to take action with their health.
It’s something he wishes he had done earlier.
Pandemic brings medical world closer together
According to Gold Coast Health upper gastrointestinal surgeon Dr Philip Townend, Australian hospitals have played a key role in research related to the impact of COVID-19 on surgical patients and services.
Gold Coast Health nurse is the People's Choice
Being named a winner at the 2021 Queensland Nursing Midwifery Union Practice Awards is extra special for Ella Van-de Velde Fidock because it was voted on by her peers and community.